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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,927.98, 1,181,166.13 and 473,946.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,927.98, 1,181,166.13 and 473,946.56 is: 654,038.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,927.98 : 1,181,166.13 = 473,946.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,927.98/1,181,166.13 = 473,946.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,927.98x = 1,181,166.13 × 473,946.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,927.98x = 559,809,624,102.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,809,624,102.01/855,927.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,038.23

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